2025 Cadillac
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2026 Kia
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| MPG - City | Info not available | Info not available |
| MPG - Hwy | Info not available | Info not available |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 6 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 57.0 ft3 | 81.7 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 300 hp | 201 - 379 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 1,500 lbs | 2,000 - 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 189.8 in | 197.2 - 197.4 in |
| Exterior Width | 75.3 in | 77.9 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.6 in
Rear 37.8 in |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 42.8 in |
| Head Room |
Front 39.6 in
Rear 38.7 in |
Front 39.6 - 41.2 in
Rear 38.8 - 39.8 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia EV9 than in the Cadillac OPTIQ, due to its greater head- and legroom.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Cadillac OPTIQ and the Kia EV9.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Cadillac OPTIQ will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Kia EV9.
Dimensions
Since the Cadillac OPTIQ is much slimmer than the Kia EV9, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
The Cadillac OPTIQ is slightly shorter than the Kia EV9, which may make it easier to park.
Handling
The Cadillac OPTIQ has a smaller turning radius than the Kia EV9, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Kia EV9 is clearly the choice over the Cadillac OPTIQ for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Cadillac OPTIQ has a lot less horsepower than the Kia EV9.
Powertrain
The Cadillac OPTIQ has much lower torque than the Kia EV9, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
The Cadillac OPTIQ has less seating than the Kia EV9, making the Kia EV9 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Cadillac OPTIQ has significantly less cargo capacity than the Kia EV9.